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Old 06-04-2022 | 06:20 AM
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I guess I’ll throw my 2 cents in here as well. As Jester has explained, prop size ( load ) is what is going to determine how much current you will pull. The battery will provide up to 37 amps in your particular case however not for very long. As rule of thumb, I set up my electrics to never pull more then 1/2 of the C rating of the battery. Most of my electric flying has been with 10S 5000 mah packs with a 35C rating. Max amp draw is 70. My packs went 3 years before showing signs of wear. Another thing not mentioned is directing airflow over/through all your components to dissipate heat. This is an absolute must.